South Gloucestershire news

• Newspapers: DIY safety warning and dead river fish

  06-06-2026 08:14 via bbc.com
  
  A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.
  
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• 'Outpouring of love' for nurse killed in crash

  08-06-2026 18:38 via bbc.com
  
  Sarah Jayne Crook, 38, was killed when a van collided with her car on the A419 on Friday.
  
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• 'Unduly lenient' prison term for rapist increased

  08-06-2026 18:29 via bbc.com
  
  Aaron Akram will now serve an additional two-and-a-half years in jail.
  
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• Gold ring 'once in a lifetime find' for detectorist

  08-06-2026 15:15 via bbc.com
  
  The 16th Century ring found by Stuart Jones is set to attract bids of up to £20,000 at auction.
  
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• Vandalism of war memorial 'heart-wrenching'

  08-06-2026 13:58 via bbc.com
  
  The memorial was unveiled in April after Forest of Dean residents raised thousands of pounds.
  
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• Bristol shock Gloucester-Hartpury to end season on high

  08-06-2026 08:01 via bbc.com
  
  Bristol Bears stun defending Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester-Hartpury with a 26-21 win at Kingsholm on Sunday.
  
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• Abuse survivor's fury at mum's early jail release

  08-06-2026 07:33 via bbc.com
  
  Caroline Eshghi is campaigning to change sentencing guidelines in child abuse cases.
  
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• How kayak capsize led to powerlifting championship

  08-06-2026 07:21 via bbc.com
  
  Chris Pryor took up the sport to rebuild his strength after tearing a tendon while kayaking.
  
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• 'Male football fans told me to get in the kitchen'

  08-06-2026 07:19 via bbc.com
  
  Two women share their experiences of misogyny for simply watching the sport.
  
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• T20 Blast round-up: Glos claim narrow win over Worcs

  07-06-2026 21:01 via bbc.com
  
  Australia all-rounder Beau Webster smashes the first T20 century of his career as Warwickshire Bears pick up their first win in the T20 Blast at Somerset.
  
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• Bid to build 180 homes recommended for approval

  07-06-2026 15:39 via bbc.com
  
  Residents have raised concerns that the new housing estate could "double" the population there.
  
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• Who is NHS nurse and newest royal Harriet Sperling?

  07-06-2026 13:23 via bbc.com
  
  Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips wed with King Charles, Queen Camilla and other royals attending.
  
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• King's nephew Peter Phillips marries NHS nurse

  07-06-2026 13:21 via bbc.com
  
  Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling during a private ceremony on Saturday.
  
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• Football gives people with Parkinson's 'new lease of life'

  07-06-2026 12:56 via bbc.com
  
  The first South West walking football tournament for people with the disease kicked off on Saturday.
  
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• New grammar school test 'won't stop tutoring gap'

  07-06-2026 08:21 via bbc.com
  
  Parents in Gloucestershire react to the attempt to make grammar schools 'more accessible'.
  
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• In Pictures: Cricketing triumph and bubble cars

  07-06-2026 08:17 via bbc.com
  
  A selection of photographs from across the West this week.
  
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• Midfielder Ewing signs for Forest Green

  06-06-2026 20:12 via bbc.com
  
  Forest Green Rovers sign midfielder Oli Ewing from Scunthorpe United.
  
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• Gloucester thrash Newcastle to take Champions Cup spot

  06-06-2026 19:16 via bbc.com
  
  Gloucester score eight tries against an abject Newcastle to secure Champions Cup rugby next year.
  
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• Man who 'discreetly supplied' class A drugs jailed

  06-06-2026 12:36 via bbc.com
  
  Police said officers seized cocaine and heroin with an estimated street value of about £100k.
  
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• Prem play-off spots up for grabs in final round - who needs what & team news

  06-06-2026 11:02 via bbc.com
  
  After 17 rounds of action the Prem's regular season ends on Saturday with two key games in the play-off shake-up.
  
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• Meet those working behind the scenes at World Cup

  06-06-2026 08:20 via bbc.com
  
  A match official from Trowbridge and a performance analyst from Stroud will be working at the event.
  
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• T20 Blast round-up: Gloucs beat Somerset & Roses win for Yorks

  05-06-2026 23:32 via bbc.com
  
  A round up of Friday's T20 Blast action which included Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali inspiring Yorkshire to a 106-run win over Lancashire Lightning.
  
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• 'Leader' Moore-Taylor signs for Sutton United

  05-06-2026 22:14 via bbc.com
  
  Sutton United sign experienced defender Jordan Moore-Taylor from fellow National League side Forest Green Rovers.
  
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• School forced into lockdown as man wields knife

  05-06-2026 21:06 via bbc.com
  
  Police were told he was making threats towards another man on the street outside.
  
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• Jude-Boyd joins Shrewsbury after Cheltenham exit

  05-06-2026 19:28 via bbc.com
  
  Shrewsbury Town sign Arkell Jude-Boyd on a two-year deal after the defender is released by League Two rivals Cheltenham.
  
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• Royals to gather for wedding of King's nephew to NHS nurse

  05-06-2026 18:45 via bbc.com
  
  The wedding of Peter Phillips and NHS nurse Harriet Sperling will take place in Kemble on Sunday.
  
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• Royals to gather for rural wedding of King's nephew

  05-06-2026 18:45 via bbc.com
  
  The wedding of Peter Phillips and NHS nurse Harriet Sperling will take place in Kemble on Sunday.
  
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• England fan ready to attend his sixth World Cup

  05-06-2026 18:38 via bbc.com
  
  Cheltenham Town FC secretary Paul Godfrey is preparing to go to his sixth World Cup this summer.
  
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• Climber breaks record with 20th Everest ascent

  05-06-2026 17:54 via bbc.com
  
  Kenton Cool says his most recent trip to the top of the world was completed in the dark.
  
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• Prem team news: final-round play-off spots up for grabs

  05-06-2026 16:33 via bbc.com
  
  After 17 rounds of action the Prem's regular season ends on Saturday with two key games in the play-off shake-up.
  
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